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How Trump’s plan to take Iran’s Kharg Island could come unhinged
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to seize the key Iranian oil hub, with latest speech heightening fears.
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Trump’s ex-China mineral-alliance plan faces cost surge amid Iran war oil shock
Analysts say Middle East turmoil is elevating commodity input costs, affecting processing efforts and prompting push for ‘friendshoring’ to secure resources.
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Big Tech
Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance
This week, Alibaba released three proprietary models that were all accessible only via its official cloud platform or chatbot website.
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Society
Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill
NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences for persistant abuse.
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‘Impossible for Chinese’: Yale scientist Zhang Kai leaves US for China
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How to take down a US F-35 over Iran? Chinese engineer’s tutorial goes viral
Striking phenomenon emerges from China as technically skilled civilians volunteer expertise online to help Iran counter US military might.
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PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media.
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Anthropic’s AI code leak ignites frenzy among Chinese developers
Chinese developers have been having a field day, scrambling to download copies of the leaked code and poring over files to learn detail.
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From waste to bottle: the technology that gives packaging waste a verifiable second life
Dow’s digital tracking system in China proves to consumers and businesses how waste can be recycled into new products.
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New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery
Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.
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United States & Canada
US crude tops US$110, Wall Street falls after Trump vows more Iran attacks
Crude prices had been inching back towards US$100 per barrel before Trump’s Wednesday address in which he promised more strikes on Iran.
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Society
Hong Kong can become global hub for autism support: Unesco official
Chief Executive John Lee highlights importance of better understanding and acceptance of autistic people at event marking World Autism Awareness Day.
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China Business
China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.
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Cartoonist Harry Harrison’s humorous takes on Hong Kong and beyond in March
Discover Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.
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China Economy
‘False proposition’: state media hits ‘China shock’ as cover for Western anxiety
The state-run Economic Daily says the real problem with the global economy is not China’s strong exports, but rising protectionism.
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Transport
40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force
Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years.
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Middle East
Macron says military operation to ‘liberate’ Strait of Hormuz ‘unrealistic’
Such an operation would take excessive time and expose those crossing the strait to ‘coastal threats’.
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China youth flock to TCM bars for ‘prescription cocktails’ amid ‘punk wellness’ trend
Younger generation embrace notion of ‘wrecking yourself while saving yourself’ by drinking concoctions of booze and herbs.
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OpenClaw deepens China footprint through native Tencent, ByteDance integrations
Tencent is actively seeking cooperation with OpenClaw as it moves to capitalise on the agent’s popularity to win over domestic users.
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Lifestyle & Culture
Bali rocked by spate of murder cases – is Indonesian island more dangerous now?
The cases allegedly involving foreign suspects have spurred concerns that gang disputes have moved from other countries to the island.
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OPINION
Hao Nan
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Iran war is changing East Asia’s energy and strategic plays
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Nicholas Spiro
Macroscope
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Asian central banks largely powerless in face of Iran war energy shock
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Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action
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Hong Kong needs to start charging all bus passengers by distance
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What does it mean for China if Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin visit back to back?
Expected trips in close succession highlight Beijing’s strategic effort to manage relations with the two in turbulent times, analysts say.
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Kenneth Rogoff on why China’s yuan will be a reserve currency within 5 years
Harvard economist explains why cryptocurrencies will never take the US dollar’s place, despite their popularity in underground economies.
30 Mar 2026 - 10:03AM
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Gary Liu and Liu Xiaochun on the US and China’s divergent paths for stablecoins
As investors await Hong Kong’s first stablecoin licences, two experts discuss the assets’ integration with the city’s economy – and the world’s.
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Trump-Xi summits: an inside view with US ex-diplomat William Klein
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
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Nvidia’s Huang calls China ‘formidable’ in robotics as firm bets on physical AI
China’s microelectronics, motors, rare earth and magnets – which are foundational to robotics – are the world’s best, says Huang.
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Chinese AI giants pivot toward proprietary models to drive revenue, performance
This week, Alibaba released three proprietary models that were all accessible only via its official cloud platform or chatbot website.
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Anthropic’s AI code leak ignites frenzy among Chinese developers
Chinese developers have been having a field day, scrambling to download copies of the leaked code and poring over files to learn detail.
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China EV makers surge back in March as subsidies and financing spur demand
Carmakers report strong month-on-month gains as policy support and new financing schemes lift buyer sentiment.
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Inside the shadowy practices plaguing China’s science awards
Beijing has rolled out new rules for investigating violations in scientific activities. So why are critics still pessimistic?
1 Apr 2026 - 9:50AM
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Europe’s crisis tourism: how the Iran war swallowed the EU’s geopolitical agenda
From trade with China to the Middle East conflict and resulting energy shock, Brussels’ agenda has been repeatedly knocked off course.
31 Mar 2026 - 6:03AM
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China’s looted heritage campaign: assertive, ambitious – and complicated
As the United States steps back from cultural governance, China aims to reshape how the world reclaims looted heritage – with Japan its biggest test.
29 Mar 2026 - 6:17AM
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How a Tang dynasty tablet became a test for China-Japan restitution
Fresh calls involving Tokyo’s Imperial Palace could spell turning point for repatriating looted war relics after decades of inertia.
28 Mar 2026 - 3:50PM
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